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Stress, Focus and Perspective
Have you noticed how focused a client can be when they are under a lot of stress, and that the greater the stress, the more narrow their focus gets?
In this video, I talk about how your clients' ability to gain perspective is limited by this narrow focus. When clients are so focused on their extraordinary amount of stress, I have found it effective to distract them from their immediate difficulties by getting them to focus on something else. This helps them to relax and helps to open their perspective.
This works well for me with my clients. Have a look at this video and consider how you could incorporate this concept into your practice and what other things you do to increase your effectiveness when it comes to stress, focus and perspective.
With you in mind,
Norm
 Norm Quantz is a counseling therapist, and Cofounder and President of I.M.A.G.E. Inc. He has over 25 years of experience in private practice and as CEO of a multi-therapist practice. |
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| From the Client's Perspective with Darlene Ouimet |
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Focus and Perspective from the Client's View
As I was thinking about the video that Norm made for his newsletter post this month on stress, focus and perspective, I couldn't help but relate it to myself as a former client. I found it somewhat amusing to realize how much I had liked to think that I was not easily distracted from my focus. I didn't see the point in changing my perspective about the most pressing problem of the moment and I didn't care about certain processes if I thought they were not going to work for me. I was impatient and although I was desperately seeking professional help, I thought I knew what would work best for me and what would not work at all.
Being dissociated on top of the rest of my issues, I created a lot of confusion in my therapy sessions, not realizing that I was the one making the sessions ineffective. The problem was that my prior therapists didn't realize it either. No one could get me to focus or shift my focus for even a few moments.
Having been to several therapists over the years, I thought I was somewhat of an expert on therapy. I had come to view counseling as the bandage that worked for a while but was ineffective in the long run. I saw the distraction processes as a total waste of my time. I was very afraid of being taken advantage of and felt unsafe. I saw therapists as being in a position of power, feared saying no to anything they asked of me in case they decided to withhold the help I needed. Coming from a lifetime of abuse, I had huge trust issues which really interfered in my ability to concentrate on any one thing in the session.
Looking back today, it is a good thing that I went along with this technique of changing my focus to get me thinking in a different direction even for a few moments. I say that I went along with it because . . . Click here to continue reading.
To Your Success,
Darlene
 Darlene Ouimet is the Director of Client Relations for both IMAGEFaceToFace.com and Relationship-Makeover.com. She is trained as a personal coach and has an extensive history in training, networking and supporting individuals in their healing process. |
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| Practice Excellence with Neva Quantz |
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Conclusion
(a single summary paragraph - at most half a page)
Remember the bracketed (numbers) following each heading are merely suggestions for page lengths.
State why the business will succeed and why an investor should support it.
Your business plan should be as vital and strong as the dream you have for your company. Here you clearly restate the goals and objectives for your business - state the amount required and what it will be used for. Your conclusion section should be concise, clear and leave a positive impression.
Appendices
This is where you may attach detailed and supplement documents. May include but is not limited to:
* Incorporation Documents
* Shareholder Agreement
* Product pictures or Diagrams
* Extended Research collaboration
* Formal Resumes or . . . to continue reading click here.
Next month we will summarize the entire document into the Executive Summary.
Best Regards,
Neva
P.S. This is Part 12 in the Practice Excellence series. To review earlier articles start here.
"Excellence is never an accident: it is the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities."
- Author Unknown
 Neva Quantz has served in upper management in two corporations and has co-established and directed four counseling centers. She currently is the Business Manager for Norm's private practice and Cofounder and Vice President of I.M.A.G.E. Inc. |
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| Promotional Buzz with Tammy Morales |
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On Being Congruent and Using Twitter
One of the keys to a successful therapy practice is being congruent.
Does what you believe match with how you live, treat others (including your clients) and how you handle your life online? If they met you in person would they see you as they see you online? These are things that potential clients will pick up on. As clients become more aware of the options available to them for therapy, it is vital that you not only come across as someone who can help, but also someone who is real.
Along with your professional directory listing, website and other online communications, there are ways to let a client see the real you. Twitter has fast become one of the top ways for people to find out about others. Because the communications are brief (140 characters max), not much detail is given, but what you post can be important to a client who is . . . click here to continue reading.
Warmly,
Tammy
 Tammy Morales owns and operates an internet marketing business and a successful graphic arts company. She also is the Chief Operating Officer for I.M.A.G.E. Inc.
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FaceToFaceGlobal Tech Tips
with Rumilio Morales
Managing a Full
Duplex System Conference Call, of 3 or More People.
After all of your guests have arrived, you can start your meeting by giving your guests instructions on some of the features they may use. For example: If you are speaking and one of your guests has a comment to make they can click the "Happy Face icon" then click on "Buzz"(Raised Hand) option and send it. This will indicate to the speaker that a guest has a comment to make without directly interrupting the comments currently being made.
Together we Aspire
Together we Achieve,
Rumilio
Fill out the online form, click submit and someone will contact you within 48 hours to assist you.)
 Rumilio Morales is the Director of Tech Support for FaceToFace-Global.com. He has extensive telecommunications background and he also owns a home-based internet marketing business.
Your Online Presence
with James Friesen
5 Considerations When Choosing Your Web Developer (Part 1)
When selecting a web designer/developer to implement their business' online initiatives, many decision-makers are unsure of the best way to find a developer that will give the project a high chance of success. Whether you find out about a designer/developer through a referral, a business directory, or an online search here are some things to look for on their website or to ask them directly:
1. Testimonials - Have they been recommended by others? Over a period of time? Do the testimonials seem believable? Seeing what others say about the developer is important. You may even want to contact some of their other clients directly to ask them about the designer/developer.
2. Portfolio - All professional web designers/developers should have an online portfolio. Have they created other sites like yours? Do you like their designs? Can you say "I want a site like THAT!" when looking at other clients' sites? If they have done it once, they can probably do it again.
-- read the final three points in next month's article!
Cheers,
James
 James Friesen is the Director of Web Services for I.M.A.G.E. Inc. He is a web designer and developer and has his own business, Mango Tree Media. He also has extensive international and cross cultural experience.
About the Editor
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 Tracy Epp is the Director of Online Communications and
Editor-In-Chief for I.M.A.G.E. Inc. She brings significant experience in interpersonal relationships and community building. |
